The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $370,000 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to the Farmers Conservation Alliance. The grant will fund a 60% engineering design package to upgrade the unlined, earthen-berm Leon-Park Feeder Canal, which is part of Reclamation's Collbran Project and a major supplier of water to the Vega Reservoir. The project aims to address transmission losses of up to 20% along the canal and create a more reliable and resilient water supply. This will improve water conservation and management across the Collbran Conservancy District's water conveyance system, supporting the region's water efficiency goals and providing a high-quality domestic water supply to the City of Grand Junction, water for hydroelectric power generation, and irrigation water for the area. The project was selected through a competitive, merit-based review process and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $185.0k | 6/10/25 |